§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek powers to pay a Government subsidy to the National Bus Company to operate socially necessary services in rural areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. GilbertI would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Gateshead, West (Mr. Horam) on 5th August.—[Vol. 897. c. 120–1.]